Here Are The Major Differences Between Successful And Unsuccessful People
Careers / Lifestyle

Here Are The Major Differences Between Successful And Unsuccessful People

A few weeks ago, Dave Kerpen, author and chief executive of Likeable Local, received a postcard that illustrated the traits and behaviors of successful and unsuccessful people. The card came from fellow Entrepreneurs Organization member Andy Bailey, the chief executive of Petra Coach. Although the two CEOs have never met, Kerpen said in a recent … Continue reading

What we at M.C.I.C. do.
Manufacturing / MCIC

What we at M.C.I.C. do.

Merchandise Connection International Corporation (M.C.I.C.) is one of America’s leading designer, manufacturer and importer of fine tabletop items. We aim to continuously provide our customers with an extensive variety of high quality tabletop items. Our products are dKe Chinaware, Ocean Glassware, Chelsea Glassware, Lucaris Crystal, Roya Crystal, Studio William Flatware and Just Slate slate’s. View the … Continue reading

Can organic farming save us from overexposure to pesticides?
Health

Can organic farming save us from overexposure to pesticides?

Organic produce is unlike its conventionally-grown counterpart. Careful steps are taken to ensure every carrot, strawberry, beet, potato or head of lettuce is cultivated using organic, time-tested practices, like spreading house-made fertilizer on crops or irrigating from open creeks. Such methods differ from those of so-called factory farms, where pesticides and other chemicals are rampantly … Continue reading

Is ‘made in the USA’ really the most sustainable way to manufacture?
Manufacturing

Is ‘made in the USA’ really the most sustainable way to manufacture?

Photograph: National Archives Many US manufacturers are re-shoring operations closer to home or already manufacture in the country. But does American-made also mean more sustainable? When Victor Lytvinenko taught English in Switzerland, he nearly came to blows with his host grandmother over her new purchase of a Swiss Army kitchen knife. The woman defended her $450 … Continue reading

Manufacturing

Consumer Spending in U.S. to China Manufacturing: Global Economy

American consumer spending probably continued to recover in February from the slump caused by colder temperatures and snowstorms, while U.S. factories received more orders for big-ticket goods, economists project reports will show this week. Consumer-price data out of the U.K. and Japan will probably show inflation (UKRPCJYR) remains below the goals of the countries’ central bankers. A persistent slowing … Continue reading

Manufacturing

Manufacturing: A Key Ingredient for U.S. Growth

For the past two weeks we’ve witnessed Olympians reach amazing heights through hard work and determination and overcome obstacles and challenges along the way. In many ways, manufacturing’s can-do attitude is a lot like the Olympic spirit—and manufacturers’ hard work and determination have propelled our nation to its position as the most prosperous on earth. … Continue reading